RT 450 paint colours

John_W · Post by **John_W** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:15 am

Hi all,

my first question in my quest to restore this bike.

Can anyone tell me the correct colour for the frame, tank and panels please ?

Next question, are side panels and seat covers available, and if so where from ?

Many thanks,
John.

gioto3 · Post by **gioto3** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:52 am

From Mick Walker "Ducati single restoration"
"450R/T and T/S 1971-3
Silver frame and swinging arm assembly, stands and chainguard.
All plastic parts such as side panels, tank, mudguards, headlamp cowling (T/S) moulded in yellow, except the RT front number plate, which was white.
Both models had competition numbers backgrounds on side panels in white.
Rear number plate/ligth-support mounting (T/S) in moulded black rubber."
You can ask for the colors codes to Livio Lodi, the curator of the Ducati Museum in Borgo Panigale, He is very helpful. You can find the mail at Ducati.com
Ciao
Giovanni

John_W · Post by **John_W** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:00 pm

thanks for a comprehensive and rapid reply.

Much appreciated.

I guess I need to go buy that book too.

Regards,
John.